Head of Compliance

PRS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Head of Compliance to oversee a crucial compliance assurance function. This role demands a senior compliance or engineering expert who will lead a team, manage statutory obligations, and ensure compliance across a complex estate. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering and extensive experience in compliance assurance. Join us to influence technical standards while ensuring rigorous governance and safety across our projects across the UK.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Chartership support

Positive working culture

Qualifications

• Senior experience in statutory compliance or technical assurance within FM.
• Proven leadership skills in technical/compliance teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a specialist team of compliance auditors.
• Own and enhance the statutory compliance assurance framework.
• Deliver a robust audit programme across technical disciplines.

Skills

Leadership of technical/compliance teams

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of UK compliance legislation

Education

Mechanical or Electrical engineering background

NEBOSH Diploma/relevant engineering degree

Tools

Lost of statutory obligations

Job description

Head of Compliance – Facilities Management (Senior Leadership Role)

Location : UK

Reports to : Lifecycle & Compliance Director

Team Size : 10

Sector : Hard FM / Technical Compliance

Are you a senior compliance or engineering professional ready to shape and lead a technical assurance function? We’re recruiting a Head of Compliance to direct the independent Compliance Assurance team within Facilities Management — a critical role ensuring rigorous governance, statutory compliance, and technical excellence across a complex estate.

This is a high‑impact leadership position, combining strategic ownership of the compliance assurance framework with hands‑on oversight of a major key account.

The Opportunity

As Head of Compliance, you will :

• Lead and develop a specialist team of compliance auditors and technical experts.
• Own and enhance the organisation’s statutory compliance assurance framework.
• Deliver a robust, risk‑based audit programme across all technical and M&E disciplines.
• Act as the senior subject matter expert on statutory and technical compliance.
• Produce high‑level reporting and insights for the senior leadership team.
• Personally oversee compliance assurance for a key account, providing detailed auditing, verification, and client liaison.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at both strategic and operational levels—someone who wants to influence the business at scale while maintaining hands‑on technical credibility.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of 10 compliance professionals across the UK.
• Audit statutory obligations including gas safety, EICRs, fire safety, water hygiene (L8), LOLER / PUWER and more.
• Verify technical evidence, manage non‑conformities, and track corrective actions.
• Partner closely with Hard FM, Lifecycle, H&S, and Technical Teams.
• Set standards, drive continuous improvement, and support a culture of safety and inclusion.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Senior experience in statutory compliance or technical assurance within FM (preferably PFI / complex environments).
• Mechanical or Electrical engineering background with in‑depth M&E knowledge.
• Strong understanding of UK compliance legislation and technical standards.
• Proven leadership of technical / compliance teams.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to influence at senior level.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it.
• Lead Auditor (ISO 9001 / 45001 / 14001).
• NEBOSH Diploma / relevant engineering degree.
• AP (Authorised Person) experience.
• Familiarity with SFG20, CIBSE guides, HTMs / HBNs.
• CAFM compliance management experience.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a business‑critical compliance function with UK wide visibility.
• Influence technical standards and assurance across a major FM portfolio.
• Work within a culture that values integrity, safety, innovation, and teamwork.
• Opportunity for progression, professional development, and chartership support.